Safeguarding Government from Foreign Corruption Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 16, 2017)
Safeguarding Government from Foreign Corruption Act
This bill amends the federal criminal code to specify that a person, regardless of the country of his or her citizenship, may be convicted of an offense involving bribery of public officials based on conduct occurring outside the United States, in certain circumstances.
A violation of this bill constitutes a high crime and misdemeanor under the U.S. Constitution.
What just happenedJun 7, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 16, 2017
- Jun 7, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee - Jun 7, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - May 16, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - May 16, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 16, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House